all in all, we've become precious and perfectionistic about food to the extent that it almost seems not to count if we eat really well MOST of the time, while giving ourselves a break SOME of the time.

As I began learning to feed myself safely, I also gained a skill set I did not even know existed. Cooking may be something I do for myself, but it's not really just a solo activity to feed nutrients to your body. It became empowering, therapeutic, social, romantic, and practical.